The Chickens Are Crying…Eat More Beef!

Photo: Pastor Susan came all the way from a village to deliver gifts the day we were leaving!She brought a watermelon, a piece of cloth for Abide International Missionary Victor Campbell and a chicken! We love chicken!

Dear Friend,

“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now…” Philippians 1:3-5

Because I am supported totally by your gifts & kindness; I thank God for you daily, always remember you in my prayers, and want you to see how your love, your prayers and gifts have provided so very much to so very many around the world!

We ate lots and lots of chicken during our time in Tanzania this past May. It was our main source of protein, other than chicken eggs while we were there.

It seemed as if we could almost hear the chickens on the side of the roads screaming from their cages, “Eat More Beef!”

The last hamburger and Big Mac we saw was at the McDonald’s in the Amsterdam airport. I have to admit the first place I went when I got back was to get my favorite Jr. Whataburger with Mayo, Mustard and Onions!

Our first two weeks were packed full of teaching, ministry and fellowship with over 200 women, infants and toddlers in attendance!

“I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ[a]—for this will bring much glory and praise to God.” Philippians 1:9-11

We were also able to visit several churches in the city and nearby villages where we shared soccer balls, candy, testimonies and preached the gospel. During one one of these trips 15-20 men and women came forward for to make a commitment to Jesus Christ and to receive prayers for healing.

This was a birthday party. Denise made Pastor Chambo his favorite lemon cake which he cut into very tiny pieces. We were then given the opportunity to “dance” for a piece, which we all did. We only got one itty bitty piece. The rest is all for the birthday boy or girl!

Susan is a pastor of a church in a village near Mwanza. She invited us to come share one Sunday morning at the 10:00 a.m. service. They begin their Sunday services at 7:00 a.m. with intercessory prayer!

When we were there her church is very modest. Recent winds and rains have compromised the plastic roof.

During the week Pastor Susan disciples women, provides shelter to the homeless, disciples other ministers and raises money to help poor women buy feminine hygiene products.

This is now the beginnings of Pastor Susan’s New Church Building! Thank you Abide International Ministries!Pictured below are just a few of the hundreds of pictures taken!

I am meeting THIS WEEK with a missionary who will be taking the Spanish version Pow Wow books and craft supplies to women in El Salvador January 2020!

Please let me know if you would like to contribute to this project. The cost to produce the books, with a nice binding and supplies to decorate it (colored pencils, mirrors, buttons, stickers, ribbon, etc.) is approximately $10. I hope to be able to send her with at least fifty books.

My vehicle is currently running well but is 16 years old and has over 250,000 miles! I hate the thought of giving it up, yet I do a lot of driving alone. I am praying for a new vehicle and am also looking for a small camper to pull behind it.

My current personal & ministry income is approximately $1400 a month. I need to more than double this in order to afford a newer vehicle and supply ministry budget needs.